A midwestern salad that isn't really a salad. Tastes like a tangy orange creamsicle popsicle, in fluff salad form. Great for summer or Halloween/Fall Festivals.
Ingredients
6 oz box orange gelatin
2 3.4 oz box vanilla pudding mix
2 8 oz tubs cool whip
3 15oz cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 bag mini marshmallows
2 cups boiling water
1 cup cold water
In a large mixing bowl, mix the gelatin and boiling water until fully dissolved. Add the cold water. Put in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
Pull bowl from fridge and whisk in pudding mixture until smooth. Cover or put on lid. Put it back in the fridge for another 15-20 minutes.
Pull bowl and whisk the mixture. Fold in the cool whip and mini marshmallows until light orange and uniform. Fold in the oranges gently, so the majority stay intact.
Cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve. Optional: Reserve a cup of the marshmallows and one can's worth of oranges to garnish before serving.